IITs Expand Access With Non-JEE Online Courses

IITs are increasingly offering online, certificate, and executive programmes without requiring JEE Main scores, the article reports on Feb. 15, 2026. Examples include NPTEL and Swayam courses in genetic engineering, thermodynamics, engineering mathematics, Python, and an IIT Delhi executive robotics programme starting March 14, enabling professionals and non-engineering students to access IIT curricula and industry-relevant skills.